A Series Of Letters: Addressed To The Duke Of Sussex, As President Of The Royal Society, Remonstrating Against The Conduct Of That Learned Body (1839) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165264506)

In A Series Of Letters: Addressed To The Duke Of Sussex, As President Of The Royal Society, Remonstrating Against The Conduct Of That Learned Body, George Everest presents a collection of letters that criticize the conduct of the Royal Society, which was founded in the 17th century to promote scientific knowledge. Everest, a British surveyor and geographer who is best known for his work on the measurement of the Himalayas, argues that the Royal Society has become too focused on politics and personal agendas, and has lost sight of its original purpose. He raises concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability within the organization, and calls for reforms to ensure that it remains a respected and effective institution. Written in 1839, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Royal Society and the challenges it faced during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Everest
ISBN-10: 1165264501
ISBN-13: 9781165264506
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d